Shankster Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Stopped by the range today for a bucket to test out my theory with the 3 wood shaft in my driver. Let me tell you. I gained a marginal amount of distance but I could not hit the thing crooked!! Gotta find a 44" Shaft for the Ugly stick. Anyways I did my normal work out. 57 all the way through driver. There was a guy watching me and he only had one club he was working with. I heard him walk over and introduce himself to a gentleman struggling on the range. Noticed he had an English accent, which is weird because most people here talk like a Yooper, eh! Got about 3/4 of the way through the bucket and he comes over to me and said "I just wanted to tell you that your swing is perfect." Talked for about 20 minutes as I finished up the bucket. I asked him how much lessons are and he said "you don't need them" and "I would not change a thing". Don't mess with that action or anything he said. Now if that isn't the biggest confidence booster I've ever gotten I don't know what is. He asked what my handicap was and said "no way, you should be a +" just by that swing alone. Got a play 18 with the pro scheduled with him for next week to see why I am a ~6 - 7 handicap. But no lessons. Awesome!! - Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I'm pretty sure no pro will ever say that about my swing. LOL My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 He also told me to throw my hybrid away and get a better 2 iron. Was super impressed with my ball flight. " Sergio esk he said". And asked if I was the club champ. Haha Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 320 yard fades all day baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 320 yard fades all day baby! Those aren't the norm. But I'd welcome them. - Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Hope he tells you why you aren't a plus capper. I know that I have a decent swing, but I am not a scratch or better because of my short game. Always nice to hear that you have a good swing. Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Hope he tells you why you aren't a plus capper. I know that I have a decent swing, but I am not a scratch or better because of my short game. Always nice to hear that you have a good swing. Yeah, I am interested to find out too. Do I really make "that" bad of choices haha? - Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Yeah, I am interested to find out too. Do I really make "that" bad of choices haha? - Alan Gotta be something, maybe it is course management Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeSmails Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 not every swing has to be perfect either, just be really good at 'your' swing....look at a guy like Furyk, noone would ever teach that, but he's been one of the best players in the world for 10+ years.......find a swing that works for you, then practice practice practice Driver: TR20 10.5* Hybrids: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18* Epic 4h 23* Irons: JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 52* 56* 60* Putter: EV8 Ball: Tour BXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Sounds like he was a great salesman Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 not every swing has to be perfect either, just be really good at 'your' swing....look at a guy like Furyk, noone would ever teach that, but he's been one of the best players in the world for 10+ years.......find a swing that works for you, then practice practice practice Yeah, I think that is what he meant. He watched me for 45 minutes total. - Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Sounds like he was a great salesman In his defense I did hit mostly pure shots while he was watching me. I'd agree except he wouldn't let me schedule a lesson. I asked him, he said no. If he was selling confidence then he earns the salesman of the year. - Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big money Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 327 yard baby fades.And soft 248 yard 4 irons Al is ready for the tour baby Keep it in the short stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Sounds like fun Shankster! I tell you what... that is amazing... even if you weren't hitting em fantastic. A little self confidence can go a long way and having someone tell you something positive about how you're doing what you're doing can make a huge difference. Have fun with the pro! Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmith123 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Al, try this when you go out, I do it periodically to test myself. Par 3s: No matter where flag stick is, only aim for the literal middle of the green. Then take putts from there. Par 4s: Aim for middle fairway (don't go for any green in one). Then play approach shot to literal middle of green regardless of flag position. Putt from there. Par 5s: Aim for middle of fairway. Don't go for any green in two (play second shot to exact sand wedge distance). Play third shot to literal middle of the green. Putt from there. Now what this allows you to do is really focus on the true nature of a round of golf. This is like a workman's approach. I've played some of my best ball striking rounds this way. I can hit every fairway and usually every green. Sent from my Sprint LG G5 mobile device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 I'll give this a try on Saturday... it's going to be tough for me not to go pin hunting with my wedges though. It's the strongest part of my game. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Al, try this when you go out, I do it periodically to test myself. Par 3s: No matter where flag stick is, only aim for the literal middle of the green. Then take putts from there. Par 4s: Aim for middle fairway (don't go for any green in one). Then play approach shot to literal middle of green regardless of flag position. Putt from there. Par 5s: Aim for middle of fairway. Don't go for any green in two (play second shot to exact sand wedge distance). Play third shot to literal middle of the green. Putt from there. Now what this allows you to do is really focus on the true nature of a round of golf. This is like a workman's approach. I've played some of my best ball striking rounds this way. I can hit every fairway and usually every green. Sent from my Sprint LG G5 mobile device I'm giving this a try Friday. I think sometimes we get caught up throwing darts at the flag or muscling a shot. Sometimes the best advice is the simplest. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmith123 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I'm giving this a try Friday. I think sometimes we get caught up throwing darts at the flag or muscling a shot. Sometimes the best advice is the simplest. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It works man. I find that if I give myself a little broader of a focus range and not so specific on a pinpoint, periodically it helps me reset my game. Plus if the ball fades or draws, technically we should still be in fine position after every shot. Sent from my Sprint LG G5 mobile device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekingGolf Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 He also told me to throw my hybrid away and get a better 2 iron. Was super impressed with my ball flight. " Sergio esk he said". And asked if I was the club champ. Haha Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Sounds like he was trying to get your number to me lol Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy "Obviously my iron play is incredible, and when I get going I can get hot, but this course just fits my eye. The shaping of the holes, and just a couple of the doglegs, I'm able to shape shots." – Bryson DeChambeau In my Hoofer Lite Z765 9.5 with Miyazaka Kaula Mizu 6 Stiff Shaft (TrueGolfFit Recommended!!!) F8 3-4 wood 16* Aldilla Blue 70 Stiff shaft Rescue mid 2 iron 16* One Length Forged Tec 4-GW with AMT Black shafts Futura Phantom 2 Tour B330 RX Like Bass Fishing? Check out my one and only article!!! https://www.bassresource.com/beginner/get-started-bass-fishing.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Sounds like he was trying to get your number to me lol Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Yup. I'm sure that was exactly what he was trying to do. - Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalls1588 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Al, try this when you go out, I do it periodically to test myself. Par 3s: No matter where flag stick is, only aim for the literal middle of the green. Then take putts from there. Par 4s: Aim for middle fairway (don't go for any green in one). Then play approach shot to literal middle of green regardless of flag position. Putt from there. Par 5s: Aim for middle of fairway. Don't go for any green in two (play second shot to exact sand wedge distance). Play third shot to literal middle of the green. Putt from there. Now what this allows you to do is really focus on the true nature of a round of golf. This is like a workman's approach. I've played some of my best ball striking rounds this way. I can hit every fairway and usually every green. Sent from my Sprint LG G5 mobile device Okay I need to do this, how have I never thought of this? Driver- Taylormade M2 9.5 degree 2016 (Fujikara Pro60 S) Fairway Wood- Taylormade Aeroburner TP (Oban Revenge 65 S) Hybrid- Ping G 3 Hybrid (Alta 70 X) Driving Iron- Taylormade Tour Preffered UDI 3 (KBS Tour V) Irons- 4-PW Mizuno MP64 (Dynamic Gold S300) Standard length/3 degrees upright Wedges- Titleist Vokey SM5 52 F12,56 F14 Putter- Titleist Scotty Cameron Select Newport 2.5 Silver Mist edition Ball- Prov1X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 I do something similar, or started this year. I am breaking down Par 5's, 3 iron, 5 iron, 9 - SW.. Then par 4's I am using 4 iron and whatever is next. Just not as detailed as you Burk. But a good tip for sure. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenteriaAJ Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Thanks awesome. Hit em straight Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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